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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-8-31
pubmed:abstractText
The interaction between Helicobacter pylori and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in ulcerogenesis has been visited by many studies. Apparently these studies yielded conflicting results. This is a result of a wide diversity of methodology, selection of patient groups and definitions of outcome used by different investigators. This review attempts to analyse separately studies dealing with new or chronic NSAID users, primary or secondary prophylaxis, complicated or uncomplicated ulcers in NSAID or aspirin users. Evidence suggests that eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection may reduce the risk of ulcer and ulcer complications in patients requiring NSAIDs and aspirin. Whether or not one should test-and-treat H. pylori before prescribing NSAIDs is a complicated issue. Factors such as the ulcer risk of patients, previous history of NSAID usage and the use of aspirin or NSAIDs would guide the strategy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0269-2813
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
20 Suppl 2
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
65-70
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2004
pubmed:articleTitle
Should we eradicate Helicobacter pylori in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug users?
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. joesung@cuhk.edu.hk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review